Karnataka Student death in Ukraine : I know his family. They are very close to me - CM Bommai

Today an Indian student from Haveri district of Karnataka killed in the Russian attack on Kharkiv, Ukraine.

After speaking on the phone this morning, Naveen did not pick up the phone again. The sight of the deceaseds mother Vijayalakshmamma and her relatives mourning said that, he went saying will come back after studying MBBS.

CM Basavaraja Bommai called Naveens father Shekhargowda and condoled him. The CM, who spoke on the telephone and received the information about Naveen who died, said that this is indeed a great tragedy. May God give peace to Naveens soul. Your family has to be courageous, said CM.

Speaking to the media CM said, I know his family. They are very close to me. PM had spoken to the family. We will try our best to recover the body and bring it back to India. I have requested PMO and MEA to help us to recover mortals.